Dawnlark Plains nothing good ever happens at the goddamn thirsty crow

he didn't know whether she was truly clueless or if she was simply a good liar. she certainly made a great show of feigning alarm, if it was the latter. he had no smile for her as she approached, no greeting or caress. she asked him what had happened and he leveled his molten gaze upon her, mouth tight.

"i saw you," aditya said without preamble. no use beating around the bush. "in the grove. with that man. i saw you."

all the hurt and shame of that moment came flooding back, and it took a monumental effort for adi not to fall to his knees, cry out in pain. he planted his feet and stood tall and strong, the only thing giving away his motions a slight tremble at the corners of his lips. he had questions, and she would give him answers. he must not show weakness.